Shhh! Don’t tell, but Cavan O’Hara confesses during his guest DJ hour that he “may have” taken an extra sax or two from the Linn-Mar band room to practice on during this long break. Meanwhile, Anna Kelly explains why the duet she played with her cousin, 10 of Soul’s Mike McMann for the Corridor Jazz …
Reddyn Brunner-Luse and David Reisner from Marion High School are old hands at being KCCK Guest DJs, as this is their second time around. Things we learned during this show include: Reddyn has played Ronnie Cuber’s bari sax solo from Moanin’ on his bass trombone. David danced in the rain with a member of the …
Center Point-Urbana made its very first appearance in the Corridor Jazz Project this year, and fortunately, we were able to complete the concert before the pandemic hit. Emma, DJ, and Liam spun some great tunes and told us some funny stories. Things Dennis learned from Emma, DJ, and Liam: DJ has a Twitch Channel The …
Declan Green, Rufaro Muskwe, and Dylan Sines represented Kennedy Jazz Band One for our Guest DJ series. They had some pretty good stories, including why Declan and Rufaro are known as the “High-Five” guys! Playlist: “All The Things You Are” – Charlie Parker “And Then I Knew” – Pat Metheny Group “Summertime” – Chet …
Alan Colton and Noah McLaughlin are this year’s guest DJs from the Solon Jazz Orchestra. They played some jazz tunes they find meaningful, with a special shoutout to their director, Mr. Cervantez, aka Mr. C, and some memories of guest artist Josh Duffee’s memorable performance at the Corridor Jazz Project concert Playlist: “Don’t Let Me …
Lewis Kleman and Emily Kelly are seniors at Cedar Rapids Washington and three-year members of the top jazz band, the Revolutionists. They got their start in jazz at KCCK’s Jazz Band Camp in middle school. Dave Sharp of Indian Hills Community College was their combo director, and they still remember things he told them all …
Jacob Morgan and Theo DeSchinckel are founding members of the Liberty High School Jazz Ensemble. As they get ready to end their high school careers, they talk about being the first students in a new school, and play some of their favorite jazz recordings. Theo and Jacob’s Playlist: “Kogi” – The Jacob Mann Band “I …
Avery Arens, Allison Talyat, and Juliana Karl are our guest DJs from Xavier High School, and came prepared with an outstanding variety of music, and also how the movie The Parent Trap jump-started their interest in jazz. We also discussed the famous Jazz Band One pineapple, and learned there is now an additional mascot for …
